OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Influence of fibre curvature and orientation on the mechanical properties of injected irregular short hemp fibres reinforced polypropylene	58
Effects of chemical treatment and gamma-ray irradiation on the structure-properties of sunn hemp and okra hessian cloth reinforced high-density polyethylene composites: A comparative study	50
Influence of laser texturing on the properties of fusion joints between aluminum alloys and carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites	49
Investigation of flame retardancy and physical-mechanical properties of mineral-based polyethylene composites	47
Experimental investigation of warpage in thin CF/PEKK composite laminates consolidated under non-isothermal conditions	37
Damage assessment of laminated composites using unsupervised autonomous features	37
Multi-scale analysis and structural application of the synergistic enhancement effect of silane coupling agent on the interface between PVA/rubber and cement	36
The influence of expandable graphite on the thermal, flame retardant and mechanical characteristics of short carbon fiber reinforced polyamide composites	33
In vitro degradation analysis and mechanical characterization of PLA-CF composites prepared by fused filament fabrication technique for bio-medical applications	30
Transcrystallization, enhanced interface strength and mechanical properties in PE/(PA6 nanofiber)/graphene oxide thermoplastic polymer-polymer nanocomposites via annealing and increased remolding temp	26
Fracture failure of oil-collecting steel wire reinforced thermoplastic composite pipe	25
Preparation and properties of modified zirconium dioxide reinforced poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)	23
Investigation of the mechanical properties of 3D printed polylactic acid fabricated by fused deposition modeling technique	23
Prediction surface roughness of 3D printed parts using genetic algorithm optimized hybrid learning model	22
Ecofriendly hybrid natural fiber reinforced polypropylene composites from biowastes	22
Bi-directional porous beams under low-velocity impact: Made of carbon fiber reinforced PLA, fabrication with 3D printer and testing with impact equipment	21
Effect of the cooling rate on the fracture toughness of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites	21
Optimal shape selection of pseudo-rigid-body model compliant centrifugal clutch manufactured by thermoplastics using TOPSIS approach	21
Multi-scale analysis of mechanical properties of RCA based on synergistic modification of carboxylic butadiene-styrene latex and PVA fiber	20
An experimental investigation into single point incremental forming of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide sheet with different fiber orientations and volume fractions at elevated temperatures	20
Experimental and statistical study on the effect of process parameters on the quality of continuous fiber composites made via additive manufacturing	20
Development and characterization of a recycled nylon fiber reinforced and nano-fly ash hybridized high impact performance polypropylene composite for sustainability	18
A novel method for generating random fiber distributions for fiber-reinforced materials	18
Properties of coir fibre/polylactic acid composites based on amylase processing	17
Fused filament fabrication of biodegradable polylactic acid reinforced by nanoclay as a potential biomedical material	17

Effect of black sand nanoparticles on physical-mechanical properties of butyl rubber compounds	16
Structural, linear/non-linear optical, and optoelectrical properties of PVB/Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposite for industrial applications	16
Tensile and impact properties of thermoplastic fibre hybrid composites based on air textured commingling hybrid yarns composed of carbon/aramid/polyamide 6 and carbon/glass/polyamide 6 filament yarns	16
A correlation study on piezo-embedded carbon fibre reinforced polylactic acid composite: Experimental and numerical modelling	16
Improvement in mechanical and physical properties of starch-based films provided by cellulose nanocrystals extracted from rice straw	16
Poly(lactic acid)/poly(ε-caprolactone) blends: Separate effects of nanocalcium carbonate and glycidyl methacrylate on interfacial characteristics	16
In-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites by automated fiber placement: Characterization of defects	16
Sunn hemp hessian cloth reinforced thermoplastic composites: Effects of chemical treatment and gamma-ray irradiation	15
Experimental investigations on flexural performance of polymer composites with non-uniform out-of-plane waviness defect	15
Vacuum-bag-only consolidation of C/PEKK fiber placed preforms with engineered gas evacuation channels	15
Recycled thermoplastic polyurethane as a coupling agent in automotive polypropylene compounds with coconut fibers	14
Effect of chain extender on morphologies and properties of PBAT/PLA composites	14
On the possibility of replacement of calcium carbonate by a high-performance, economically viable filler in polyethylene composites	14
Prediction of tensile strength for carbon fiber reinforced composites through transfer learning	14
Effect of teak wood on recycled HDPE/pine wood composites subjected to termite attack and accelerated weathering	14
An experimental study on filling of gaps and void pockets during vacuum-bag-only consolidation of fiber placed preforms	14
Nonlinear thermo-mechanical buckling and postbuckling of sandwich FG-GPLRC spherical caps and circular plates with porous core by using higher-order shear deformation theory	14
Investigation of low-percentage graphene reinforcement on the mechanical behaviour of additively manufactured polyethylene terephthalate glycol composites	14
Depth of penetration of Dyneema® HB26 hard ballistic laminates	14
Evaluation of crystallinity, thermal, mechanical and morphological features of high density polyethylene composites reinforced with crosslinked semifluorinated acrylate polymer microspheres	13
Interfacial shear strength of surface functionalized and functionalized CNT coated carbon fiber: A single fiber fragmentation study	13
Application and thermal field analysis of multilayer thermal insulation in in-situ forming process of thermoplastic composites	13
Simulating performance of tow reinforced hybrid-molded composites	13
Study of the mechanical properties and failure behavior of a novel PA12 lattice sandwich structure	13
A new semi-analytical approach for nonlinear electro-thermo-mechanical dynamic responses of FG-GPLRC shallow spherical caps and circular plates with porous core	13
Tribological performance analysis of sustainable basalt micro-filler loaded bio-based polypropylene and high density polyethylene composites	12
Corrigendum	12
Analysis of engineering performance of concrete comprising recycled crushed plastic waste and fly ash	12
Investigation on the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of polyoxymethylene composites modified by thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer and carbon fiber	12
On printability of barium titanate reinforced PVDF nano ink for smart and flexible sensors: Rheological and concentration view point	11
Investigation of crack detection properties of elastomer-based nanocomposites under cyclic strain loading with graphene and carbon black interaction filler	11
Characterization of polylactic acid/thermoplastic polyurethane composite filaments manufactured for additive manufacturing with fused deposition modeling	11
Flame retarded plasticized poly(lactic acid) using phosphorus-based additives	11
Understanding a frequency shifting phenomenon interfering with in-line acoustic monitoring of an extrusion compounding process for polymer composites	11
Structural, electrical and magnetoresistance feature of PP+Fe₃O₄ + Multi-walled carbon nanotubes nano-hybrid based polymer nanocomposite	11
Green synthesis of boehmite-reinforced cashew gum/polypyrrole biopolymer blend for advanced biomaterials	11
Insights into structural, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of copper alumina reinforced chlorinated natural rubber nanocomposites	11
Influence of the extraction method on the chemical, physical and mechanical characteristics of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) petiole fibers for the reinforcement of composite materials	11
Crystallization and crystal morphology of polymers: A multiphase-field study	11
Rheological and mechanical properties of polypropylene/grape skin fiber composites	11
Non-Coking coal as an additive to enhance properties of groundnut shell reinforced polypropylene composites	11
Thermoplastic elastomers based on recycled high-density polyethylene/ground tire rubber/ethylene vinyl acetate: Effect of ground tire rubber regeneration on morphological and mechanical properties	11
A data-driven microstructural rationale for micro-void nucleation in discontinuous fiber composites	11
Mechanical properties and discrete element simulation of KH-560 modified polystyrene concrete	10
Dynamic mechanical analysis of PA 6 under hydrothermal influences and viscoelastic material modeling	10
Experimental study on two-body and three-body abrasive wear behaviour of jute-natural rubber flexible green composite	10
A novel application of titanium suboxide to enhance the flame retardancy, thermal stability, and thermal and electrical conductivity of silicone rubber	10
It’s not waste, it’s a resource: Utilizing industrial waste fibers/mineral fillers to attain flame retardant biocomposites	10
Bagasse fiber reinforced chemically functionalized polystyrene composites	10
Effects of the molecular weight of soft segment of polycaprolactone polyurethane prepolymer on the properties of polyurethane composites with high wood content	10

Achieving performance and functionality in PLA-based packaging: Insights from hybrid composites with false banana (Enset) fiber and ZnO nanoparticles	9
Influence of surface treatments and addition of a reactive agent on the properties of PLA/flax and PLA/bamboo composites	9
Development and characterization of surface functionalized hierarchical carbon fiber reinforced hybrid polypropylene composites	9
Effect of fire-retardant coating on bamboo and banana-based biocomposites: A comparative study thermogravimetric analysis and cone calorimeter tests	9
Formation and occurrence of subsurface damage mechanism with the analysis of optimal machining strategy when milling different fibre matrix combination of unidirectional FRP’s	9
Techniques, applications, and prospects of recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottle: A review	9
Investigation of the effect of graphene nanosheets on the properties of beech/polylactic acid flour composites	9
Modelling and fabrication of flexible strain sensor using the 3D printing technology	9
Effects of top ply orientation and a resin-rich interface layer on the strength of LMPAEK-CF/PEEK-CF overmoulded joints	9
Investigating effect of tool geometry on drilling performance of carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene thermoplastic composite	9
Fabrication and characterization of PEKK nanocomposites: An in vitro study	9
Influence of fiber concentration and length on the dielectric, mechanical, and thermal properties of maple wood fiber-reinforced polypropylene	8
Sustainable natural biopolymers for biomedical applications	8
Optimization through combined compromise solution and weight determination through SHANNON-ENTROPY for multi criteria decision making in tribological testing of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene	8
Fabrication of Electrospun Exfoliated Graphite Nanosheets/Polystyrene composite nanofiber mats	8
Research on the performance of three-dimensional-braided-glass fiber reinforced in-situ polymerized TPU	8
Determination of zinc in cassava based polymeric materials	8
Physicochemical and antimicrobial characteristics of polypropylene-based nanocomposite containing SiO₂-Ag nanoparticles prepared by gamma irradiation	8
On secondary recycling of high-density polyethylene with reinforcement of stubble powder by a material extrusion process for construction applications	8
Nature-inspired solutions: A comprehensive review of biomimetic nanoparticles in nanomedicine	8
Fabrication of co-continuous morphology of polysulfone/nylon 6, 6 nanocomposites by varying the concentration of organically modified clay content	7
Comparative study on low velocity impact behavior of natural hybrid and non hybrid flexible thermoplastic based composites	7
Carboxyl graphene reinforced melamine-based polyamide nanocomposites	7
Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of basalt-hemp hybrid reinforced polypropylene	7
Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose - based hydrogels by freeze-thaw method	7
Numerical simulation analysis of forming of continuous fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: Relaxation, creep, and hot stamping	7
Investigation of earing defect and thickness distribution in stamp forming of continuous glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite laminates	7
Effect of non-annealed and annealed ZnO on the optical properties of PVC/ZnO nanocomposite films	7
Steering of carbon fiber/PEEK tapes using Hot Gas Torch-assisted automated fiber placement	7
Enhancing the machinability of recycled polypropylene composites reinforced with waste cotton and pine sawdust through milling parameters optimization	7
Single point incremental forming of polyamide/30 wt% short glass fiber composite	7
Quality improvement of Nd: YAG laser marked DMC and QR codes on the surface of PBT/glass fiber composites by DOE methodology	7
Hygrothermal aging effects on tribological and mechanical behaviors of mollusc shell-reinforcement UHMWPE biocomposites	7
On digital twinning of fused filament fabrication for tensile properties of polyvinylidene fluoride composites-based functional prototypes	7
In situ interlaminar shear behavior of carbon fibers reinforced polymer composites exposed to severe thermal aggressions: PPS versus epoxy laminates	7
Effect of loading rates on the in-plane compressive properties of additively manufactured ABS and PLA-based hexagonal honeycomb structures	7
Investigating the low velocity impact response of additively manufactured tri-material composite structure with application on helmet	7
Novel high-efficiency Poly(butyl acrylate-co-2-ethylhexyl acrylate) grafting of Poly(methyl methacrylate) impact modifier: Synthesis and application	7
Kenaf fiber reinforced chemically functionalized styrene-acrylonitrile composites	7
Performance and mechanisms of different tribological thermoplastic composites in sliding contact with steel	6
Effects of carbon-based nanofillers on mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of bast fiber reinforced polymer composites	6
A 3D finite element model to simulate progressive damage in unidirectional- and woven-fibre thermoplastic discontinuous-long-fibre composites	6
Current application of recycled waste plastics as a sustainable materials: A review on availability, processing and application	6
Preparation and thermal properties of modified binary paraffin - Hexadecylamine shaped composite phase-change energy storage materials	6
Compressive and bending behavior of foam-filled composite sandwich panel with novel M-shaped core reinforced by nano-silica	6
Experimental investigation of vibration damping capabilities of 3D printed metal/polymer composite sleeve bearings	6
Reviewing the manufacturing challenges and scientific debates: Insights into the antibacterial capabilities and potential applications of PLA/ZnO nanocomposites	6
Determination of chemical structure, mechanical properties and combustion resistance of polyurethane doped with boric acid	6
Cellulose esterified with low molecular weight PBT and its composites with PBAT	6
Effect of packing pressure on stagnation weld-line strength for thermoplastic semicrystalline glass fiber reinforced material	6
Incorporation of graphene nanoplatelets/hydroxyapatite in PMMA bone cement for characterization and enhanced mechanical properties of biopolymer composites	6
Machine learning-based approach for predicting the compressive strength of 3D printed hexagon lattice-cored sandwich structures	6
Improving the material extrusion processing of thermoplastic olefin/graphene nanoplatelet composites through control of the morphology	6
Study on the properties of EPS composite concrete enhanced by silane coupling agent: Experiment and molecular simulation	6
Studying the influence of friction stir welding parameters on the mechanical properties of PP/EPDM/Clay nanocomposites by response surface methodology combined with desirability function approach	6
Mechanical properties of calcium phosphate reinforced polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biocomposite	6
Assessing the effect of FDM processing parameters on mechanical properties of PLA parts using Taguchi method	6
Biodegradable starch-polyvinyl alcohol composite films by the incorporation of lignin for packaging applications	6
Application of titanium dioxide nanorod (TNr)@SiO₂ with low photocatalytic effect and high UV resistance in poly(vinyl chloride) film	6
Bio-based sustainable composites from hazelnut shell and PP/SEBS blends	6
Development of waste rice husk/PVC/GO nanocomposite using TA–CaO adduct and ESO as green additives	6
Effect of filler surface treatment on the physico-mechanical properties of filler/styrene-butadiene rubber nanocomposites	6
Biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose based material for sustainable/active food packaging application	6
Multi-scale analysis of styrene butadiene latex modified PVA fiber concrete	6
Machinability of wood-plastic composites from the CNC milling process using the Box-Behnken design and response surface methodology for building applications	6